Independence and Coffeyville are closer than ever in the latest NJCAA football poll, with the Pirates at #4 and the Red Ravens at #6.
The Pirates were jumped by East Mississippi Community College, who defeated previous #15 Coahoma 52-6 last Thursday. Meanwhile, Coffeyville benefitted from former #4 Trinity Valley suffering its first loss last week to Blinn.
Jones College remains the top team in the nation, with Iowa Western remaining at #2. Coffeyville faces a tough task this week, facing Garden City at home. Independence is on a bye.